Test-scale table



T. M. BORGLUM.

TEST SCALE TABLE.

APPLICATION FILED MAR.23, 1920.

'1 376,997, Patented May 3, 1921.

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TEST SCALE TABLE.

APPLICATION FILED MAR..23, 1920.

1,3? 6,997. Patented May 3,1921.

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TEST SCALE TABLE.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 23, 1920.

1,376,997. T Patented May 3,1921.

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TEST-SCALE TABLE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 3, 1921.

Application filed March 23, 1920. Serial No. 368,044.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, TORVALD M. BORGLUM, citizen of the United States, residing at Reedsport, in the county of Douglas and State of Oregon, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Test-Scale Tables, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to test scale tables, the primary object being to provide a table which will support a cream sample scale for most eflicient use and which has a body constructed to receive and incase the scale when not in use.

A further object resides in so constructing the table that when the cream sample or test scale is placed within the space provided in the body thereof a cover closed down over the scale will keep the same clean and dry and will present a substantially smooth top for the table.

Yet another object is to provide a scale supporting and carrying structure which fits within the body of the table and gives additional protection to the scale when not in use, and by which the scale is conveniently lifted from the recess of the table body and brought to a position for use at any time when wanted. I

A still further object is to arrange the scale supporting and carrying structure in such a manner that the parts thereof which protect the scale when not in use can be moved out of the way to leave the scale entirely accessible vide means by which this carrying and supporting structure is secured in place on the table top to present the scale for most convenient and efficient use.

With the above and other objects in View which will be apparent from the specification, drawings, and claims, this invention includes certain novel features of construction and combinations of parts which will now be set forth.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a perspective view showlng a table constructed in accordance with my invention and with the test scale positioned for use. I.

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal vertical sectlonal view taken substantially along line 22 of- Fig. 3.

Fig. 3 is a plan view to better show the construction and arrangement of the table top.

when in use, and to pro- Fig. 4 is a transverse vertical sectional view on line 4-4 of Fig. 3 with the cover portion of the table top closed.

Fig. 5 is a sectional view similar to Fig. 4 with the cover portion swung back and the operative supporting position of the ircale carrying structure shown by the dotted mes.

Fig. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of the scale supporting and carrying structure.

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary sectional view showing one form of spring catch which might be used.

In creameries and other places where cream sample scales or test scales are used quite a little difficulty is experienced in so placing the scale and in providing ra cover for the same that they will be kept clean and dry and will yet be conveniently accessible whenever wanted, and it is the purpose of my invention to provide a table 0011- structed especially to receive a test scale and which will overcome the diflioulties heretofore experienced. I

In the present disclosure I have shown the table supported by four legs 1, 1, although other means of support might be employed. A body 2 is built upon these legs and this issurmounted and covered by a top or slab 3. \Vhere legs are employed it is preferable that these be made readily removable for packing and shipping the tables, and these legs are of such length'that the top or slab is of a height to support a test scale at an elevation for most convenient and efficient use.

The body of the table is closed in to form a scale receiving! compartment 4, and the top 3 is provided with an opening 5 through which access is had to compartment 4 A cover 6 is hinged at 7 to close down within the opening 5 and make the table top substantially continuous. A catch 8 is provided to retain the cover in the closed position over compartment 4.

A scale supporting and carrying structure; best shown in Fig. 6, ismade up of a scale receiving base 9, preferably made of wood and having batten strips 10 and 11 secured adjacent its ends on the u per side. The base 9 is made of a length that a test scale will fit between the batten strips 10 and 11, and of sufiicient width to extend slightly beyond the sides of the scale. The batten strips are provided with central notches 12 to receive lugs or extensions 13 on the test scale andthus the scale is held 'in proper position on the base. End members let-and 15,-a'lso preferably of wood,- are connected by hinges 16. at the ends of base member 9 and ad'acenttheir free edges jhave batten strips :1 and'18-1nountedtra nsversely. This scale supporting and carrying structure isjof a size to accommodate a test scale when the endmembers 141 and are swung to vertical positions, and these end members are. preferably of suflicie'nt length to rise slightly above the test scale structure and giveprotection to the same from the scalesupporting and carrying structure in ends. Y

The opening 5 is preferably centered between the ends of the table top 3, iand'the compartment 4 is of a size .to receive the a more or less close fit-with the ends thereof swung up. When the supporting and carrying structure, with a scale thereon is placed. within compartment 4 and door 6 is closed a substantially continuous table top will presented, catch'8 acting to maintain the cover in a tightlyclosed relation, and the scale will" be kept clean and 'dry. When cover 6 is swung back, as shown. in Fig.5, the compartment,4 is left open and a party wishing to use the scale can readily remove the same from the compartment by catching;

his fingersbeneath the batten strips 17 and 18 of end members 14: and'15 and lifting the catches 19 and 20 arereleased, end members supporting and carrying structure from the compartment. End members 15 and '14 are next swung down to leave the scale free and 1 1 and 15 are swung up to the vertical positions and by catching beneath batten strips 17 and 18 the supporting structure is loweredinto compartment A; cover 6 is swung to close opening 5 and is retained in this i closed position by catch 8. It is preferable that catches 8, 19 and 20 be constructed sub stantially as shown in Fig. 7 ,-'where the shank 21 is fitted loosely through table top 7 3 and a spring 22 is received around the ceive this hook portion when the catch is cover and the end portions. :If desired the table top might be grooved as at 23. to renot in use and no projection will then be presented. 1

From the foregoing it will be seen that I have provided 'atable structure for use with cream sample or test scales which will prote'ct and will keep-the same clean and dry when notin use and, which at the same time holds the same conveniently accessible at any time wanted, and supports the scales most efliciently when in use. i

While I have shown and described but one specific embodiment and have mentioned onlyv certain possible modifications, it

will be appreciated that a number of changes and modifications to meet varying conditionsof use might be resorted to, in view of which I do not wish to be limited to the exact disclosure but only to such points as may" be set forth in the claims.

I- claim:

1. A test. scale table including with a table body portion having a scale receiving compartment therein, a scale supporting and carrying structure adapted to be placed within said compartment consisting of a base member on which the scaleis set and end members hinged at the extremities of members hinged at the extremities of said base to be swung down when the scale is to be used and swung u when placed within t e compartment, said base member havingportions thereon to retain the scale in place and said end members being provided with hand grip portions by which the supporting and carrying structure is held when raised from and lowered into said compartment, a table top mounted on said body portion provided with an o ening through which access is had to sai compartment, and a cover portion hinged on said top to be swung into the opening thereof to close said compartment and to present a substantially continuous and smooth table top surface.

to protect the scale 3. A test scale table including with a table body portion having a'scale receiving coin-- partment therein, a scalesupporting and carrying structure adapted to be placed wlthin said compartment consisting of a base member'on whichthe scale is set, end

'members'hinged at the extremities of said lower end to exert resilient force to draw down the hook end of the catch against the base to be swung down when the scale is to be used and swung up to protect the scale when placed within the compartment, said base member having portions thereon to reinto said compartment, a table top mounted end members of the scale supporting and on said body portion provided with an opencarrying structure when flattened out. upon 10 ing through which access is had to said comthe table top to hold said structure in place partment, a cover portion hinged on said thereon with the base member covering the top to be swung into the opening thereof to opening through the table top. 9

close said compartment and to present a In testimony whereof I aflix my signature. substantially continuous and smooth table top surface, and means to engage with said TORVALD M. BORGLUM. 

